a senior u.s. defense official told reporters today that the military did not have armed aircraft that could have responded in time to help the americans fighting off attackers at the cia annex until 5:25 the next morning, about seven hours after the consulate was attacked and ambassador chris stevens went missing. adding, quote: the u.s. military is neither omniscient nor okay my present. harris? >> harris: so much to come on this story no doubt. despite the general's admission of an extramarital affair, members of both political parties today praised his service to the nation. earlier i spoke with peter king, chairman of the homeland house security committee. i asked him about his initial reaction to this. >> i am really saddened. i have a tremendous regard for general petraeus. he was not only an outstanding military leader but he was a truly unique american. i mean, i had the opportunity to spend time with him. as a member of the intelligence committee, we work closely with him, the cia directo